Sources: IOL
Mali cuts all diplomatic relations with Ukraine for providing intelligence to Tuareg rebels that enabled them to ambush and kill large numbers of Wagner Group mercenaries and Malian troops. 2024-08-4
The Islamic State in the Greater Sahara encircles the strategic town of Ménaka in Ménaka Region, Mali. 2023-04-14
The Assimi Goïta-led military junta prohibits the operation of France-supported NGOs in Mali to reciprocate the French government's suspension of development aid for the West African country due to its involvement with Russia's Wagner Group in the war. 2022-11-21
After killing hundreds of civilians and forcing thousands to flee, the Islamic State in the Greater Sahara is reported to have captured the town of Ansongo in eastern Mali. 2022-10-17
At least 15 Tuaregs are killed when armed men from a rival ethnic group (Fulani) attack their village in northern Mali, according to local authorities. 2018-09-26
Gunmen coming from Mali kill 13 gendarmes and injure five on a base in western Niger. 2017-10-21
The government of Mali opens talks with Tuareg separatists in the hopes of reaching a ceasefire agreement. 2013-06-8
The UK announces it will deploy 330 military personnel to Mali and other West African countries in support of French forces operating in the area. 2013-01-29
Thousands of students in rebel Islamist-controlled northern Mali leave schools after the imposition of Sharia law. 2012-06-22
Tuareg Rebellion (2011–present): Tuareg rebels capture the fourth Malian town in a week. 2012-01-26